Cari
to let off
[phrase form: let]
01
membebaskan, memaafkan
to not punish someone for a wrongdoing, or only give them a light punishment
Transitive: to let off sb with a small punishment | to let off sb for a wrongdoing
Contoh-contoh
The parent let the child off for breaking a vase, understanding that it was an accident and not a deliberate act of mischief.
Orang tua memaafkan anak karena memecahkan vas, memahami bahwa itu adalah kecelakaan dan bukan tindakan nakal yang disengaja.
The teacher let the student off with a detention for their prank, considering it a harmless act of mischief.
Guru membebaskan murid itu dengan hukuman penahanan karena ulah mereka, menganggapnya sebagai tindakan kenakalan yang tidak berbahaya.
02
melepaskan, meledakkan
to cause an explosive weapon to discharge
Transitive: to let off an explosive
Contoh-contoh
The soldiers let off a barrage of artillery fire during the battle.
Para prajurit melepaskan tembakan artileri selama pertempuran.
The careless individual let a firecracker off in a crowded area, causing panic and chaos.
Individu yang ceroboh melepaskan petasan di area yang ramai, menyebabkan kepanikan dan kekacauan.
03
membebaskan, mengizinkan pergi
to allow someone to be excused from a responsibility, obligation, or expectation
Dialect
British
BritishTransitive: to let off sb
Contoh-contoh
The teacher let the students off early for the day due to the unexpected snowfall.
Guru memperbolehkan murid pulang lebih awal karena turun salju yang tidak terduga.
The manager let the employee off from work to attend their child's school play.
Manajer memperbolehkan karyawan untuk pulang dari kerja untuk menghadiri pertunjukan sekolah anak mereka.
